Buyer - Planner

Apyx Medical•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

This position reports to the Operations Director and performs both procurement functions within the supply chain and planning inventory levels to meet production and customer demands. Responsible for monitoring the sales forecast plan to actual sales trends, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams to optimize the supply chain. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field preferred
Must have 5 years’ experience in purchasing/inventory control in manufacturing environment
Must have experience with ERP Systems and possess better-than-average computer skills as well as have MRP working knowledge
Must have high interpersonal skills, be a team player, and ability to work effectively internally and externally (with multiple suppliers)
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

Develop and manage purchasing strategies by identifying and achieving objectives related to such areas as price targets, supplier performance expectations, supplier qualification criteria, cost reductions, inventory turns, and supply chain performance
Purchase order management, including but not limited to issuing POs, updating pricing, reviewing scheduling, tracking deliveries as needed, and resolving any issues related to orders
Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services
Determine appropriate reorder points and economic order quantities
Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate deliveries
Communicate delays or disruptions and implement corrective actions
Work with various internal teams, such as sales, production, and engineering, to ensure smooth operations
Analyze actual purchases and forecasts, and adjust strategies accordingly
Negotiate purchase price variances with key suppliers to reduce overall material spending while improving quality and delivery
Communicate with international and domestic suppliers - RFQs, addressing issues, tracking shipment schedules
Work with operations to review production plans on a weekly basis
Create and implement Lean Procurement strategies that meet business requirements by improving quality and delivery
Improve business results through effective supplier management and relations by:
Establishing and maintaining relationships
Track and evaluate supplier performance including pricing, terms, deliveries, quality, communications, etc.
Support and/or lead issue resolution between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Lead improvement and resolution projects related to performance